1 bootrom upgrade – Accton Technology ES4710BD User Manual

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ES4710BD 10 Slots L2/L3/L4 Chassis Switch


5.5.1 BootROM Upgrade

There are two methods for BootROM upgrade: TFTP and FTP, which can be selected at

BootROM command settings.

Fig -5-3 Typical topology for switch upgrade in BootROM mode

The upgrade procedures are listed below:

Step 1:

As shown in the figure, a PC is used as the console for the switch. A console cable is used to connect

PC to the management port on the switch. The PC should have FTP/TFTP server software installed

and have the img file required for the upgrade.

Step 2:

Press “ctrl+b” on switch boot up until the switch enters BootROM monitor mode. The operation

result is shown below:

ES4710BD Management Switch

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Reset chassis ... done.

Testing RAM...

134,217,728 RAM OK.

Loading BootROM...

Starting BootRom...

Attaching to file system ... done.

Console cable
connection

cable
connection

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